Obituary: Sheldon, Marian K. (Kane)
Age 76
She was the daughter of Albert and Ruth Kane of Wenatchee, WA; born December 1, 1938 and raised on their orchard.
She graduated from Wenatchee High and attended one year at Wenatchee Jr. College before transferring to WSU.
There she met and married her loving husband, David “Dave” of 55 plus years.
She helped Dave through his Sr. year and then started their family of three sons.
Marian continued her education at EWU and obtained her teaching degree, June 1966.
She taught elementary grades in Spokane and Tacoma; and was possibly the first “Special Ed” teacher in Washington.
Her career was cut short in 1973, when diagnosed with MS. Marian was never despondent or complaining and an inspiration to everyone who knew her.
She was noted for her warmth, humor and enchanting smile.
Marian loved all aspects of life; raising her son’s and supporting all of their activities (sports, etc).
She was talented in many aspects of arts and crafts; but especially painting and doll making; many paintings were made for friends and relatives.
She loved the outdoors, traveling, camping, boating and wintering in Sun Lakes, AZ.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Edward Kane.
Surviving her are, husband Dave; son’s, Gregory (Barbara) and grandchildren: Kelsey, Nicole and Nathan of Tacoma, WA., Bradley of Harrison Township, MI., Brian (Shannan) Spokane, WA; sister, Ruth Whitman of Ephrata, WA and brother David (Sally) of Lake Wenatchee, WA.
The following letter from a son just prior to death best describes Marian as a mother and a person: “Dear Mom, I am writing this letter because you are the best mom ever.
I have so many wonderful memories: - The many camping trips clamming, crabbing, boating - Teaching me to ski on the Spokane river - Helping me read when I was falling behind and the extra credit work I did to get my grades up - The Levis caps and coats you made that everyone wanted - The brass statue of me and the dog you made and the dogs we had growing up - The chocolate chip cookies that I loved - The black onyx ring you made for me for high school graduation - The wonderful paintings you made us all - Spending time visiting with you in Arizona, Spokane and the trips to Chelan.
Although these are memories that will last forever, it has been your kindness to others that I hold closest to my heart.
You have the ability to always put a smile on everyone’s face by being happy and kind despite the difficult challenges you faced.
You never let your body limit the strength of your mind, creativity and heart.
I know our time together here on earth is limited and God wants you to come home to Him.
I thank you for your love and will love you always.
Love”.
She will be missed greatly by her husband, family and many friends.
Special thanks to ICU nurses, Brian and Janet at Deaconess Hospital, her caregivers, LeAnne and Beth Ann, and the staff at Alderwood Manor, during her various stays there.
Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.
Contributions should be made to a charity of your choice.